THAILAND ~ King Bhumibol Adulyadej ~

...One of Thailand's most beloved persons must be their King according to Jobbo's quotes...Thanks a lot!!

Quotes from backside card:

 "There are many things I might have become, including a communist, were it not for his majesty the King."
                                       - Kukrit Pramoj

"He has a white heart, there is magic, goodness, and power in his heart."
                                        - Prachob Virawong

"Corruption seems to vanish as [the] King passes by, and efficiency blooms: too bad the country cannot have 72 palaces."
                                         - Castrodale Mastars

He is also known as Rama IX and is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

Stamps:
H.M. King  86th Birthday Anniversary
 (Issued 05-12- 2013)

The 72nd Anniversary of the Birth of the King
(21-10-1999)